On Target | Inside Florida Lobbying: Decades of Experience with Larry Williams & Sha'Ron James

What does it take to navigate Florida's ever-changing political landscape? In this episode of On Target, host Rosanna M. Catalano sits down with Arrow Group colleagues Larry Williams and Sha'Ron James—two government affairs veterans with decades of combined experience in Tallahassee.

Larry Williams shares his journey from legislative intern in 1970 to one of Florida's most recognized lobbyists, reflecting on how term limits, the gift ban, and technological advances have transformed the lobbying profession. Sha'Ron James discusses her path from a gubernatorial appointment at 19 to her current roles as attorney, lobbyist, and president of the Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce.

Together, they explore today's hottest business issues at the Florida Legislature—including AI regulation, property tax policy, and workforce development—while offering insights on the intersection of law, advocacy, and relationship-building in state government.

In This Episode:

• How Florida lobbying has evolved over 50+ years
• The impact of term limits and gift bans on legislative relationships
• Balancing legal expertise with government affairs strategy
• Key issues Florida businesses are watching in 2025
• The value of community involvement in public policy work

About Arrow Group: Arrow Group is a full-service government affairs firm with offices across Florida's key markets. Their team of former state government leaders, policy experts, and industry veterans delivers customized strategies and measurable outcomes for businesses, organizations, and causes.

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